Offers doctors an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations, leveraging the power of exocad CAD/CAM software with simplified doctor and staff-friendly design applications. Seamlessly integrated with leading 3D printers. Registration for the early access program is open today. Doctors scanning with iTero can submit their interest via […] The post Align Technology Introduces Itero™ Design Suite, Enabling Intuitive Design Capabilities for In-Practice 3D Printing to Boost Practice Efficiency appeared first on Decisions in Dentistry ..read more

Colorado is preparing for its aging population boom by expanding geriatric dental care through new training programs and fellowships. With the passing of Senate Bill 23-031, the state aims to improve oral health for older adults by equipping dentists with specialized skills. The post Colorado Works Hard to Bolster Number the Number of Dentists Specializing in Geriatrics appeared first on Decisions in Dentistry ..read more

The 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions echoed many of these concerns and, in fact, recognized peri-implant disease as its own entity. It is neither the same as periodontitis, nor should it be treated as such. Only in recent years has the approach to managing peri-implant disease changed.1 Many antimicrobial and mechanical treatments that successfully treated periodontitis were first employed against peri-implantitis. For example, osseous resective surgery was adapted from teeth to implants. In a randomized clinical trial, patients ..read more

In Pearl, Mississippi, 101-year-old Doreene McCoy turned the memorial for her last remaining tooth into a humorous and charitable event. Known for her fun-loving spirit, McCoy orchestrated the June service for her 95-year-old tooth “Chewy” raising more than $100 for the Mission First Dental Clinic, which provides free dental care to low-income patients. The event included a tooth-shaped coffin and brought together over 30 family and friends. Tragically, McCoy passed away 4 days after the memorial, leaving behind a legacy of generosity and humor. Click here to read more. The post A Funeral for ..read more

Penn Dental Medicine researchers have uncovered why scars rarely form in the mouth, a mystery that has intrigued scientists for years. According to Kang Ko, DMD, DScD, oral tissues exhibit unique regenerative properties due to specialized cells called paired-related homeobox-1+ (Prx1+) fibroblasts. These cells, found in the anterior palate, promote rapid wound healing, a process not observed in the posterior palate where these cells are absent. By studying mice, the team demonstrated that transplanting Prx1+ fibroblasts to slower-healing regions accelerated the healing process, while removing ..read more

On July 16, 2024, First Choice Dental (FCD) reported a data breach to the Attorney General of Maine following a ransomware attack that compromised its IT network. The breach, discovered on October 22, 2023, allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account details, and health information. FCD swiftly disconnected its systems and collaborated with third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. The review concluded in May 2024, identifying the scope of comp ..read more

The Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning (PRO-HEAL) Act aims to combat the shortage of healthcare professionals, including dentists, by authorizing $215 million in grants over 5 years. Managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration, these grants will support states and higher education institutions in expanding or creating healthcare provider pipeline programs. The Act prioritizes initiatives targeting underserved and rural communities, increasing the number of primary care providers, and recruiting local students. Inspired by the University of ..read more

A recent article in Stateline noted that dental therapists have gained authorization to practice in 14 states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and, most recently, Wisconsin. The National Partnership for Dental Therapy, which tracks state policies, highlights the growing acceptance of dental therapists as a vital component in addressing dental care shortages. Despite progress, efforts to authorize dental therapists in other states have faced hurdles. In Illinois, a bill to amend the Dental Pra ..read more

SAN MARCOS, California—July 16— Shofu Dental Corporation introduced BeautiLink SA, a self-adhesive resin cement designed specifically for zirconia restorations, during the California Dental Association annual meeting on May 16, 2024. Zirconia has become the standard material for dental crowns. According to a JADA study, 98% of respondents reported using it for their posterior crowns.1 BeautiLink SA is a self-adhesive, dual-cured resin cement designed to ensure superior retention and marginal integrity, providing a strong and long-lasting bond specifically for zirconia restorations. One of the ..read more

There has been a recent and profound shift in the management of peri-implant disease. Many of the materials and techniques previously used to debride and regenerate intrabony defects have proven harmful to the implant surface.1 In large part, this is due to new thinking in one of the driving etiologies for peri-implant disease — metallosis. This phenomenon was adopted from histopathological findings in prosthetic joint complications and describes a pathogenic process that is initiated by the destructive sequela of the oral biofilm. A secondary inflammatory response results from the titanium p ..read more